Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm

Key Highlights

• Public Bavarian university of applied sciences established in its present legal form in 1971
• More than 60 degree programmes across technical, business, creative and social fields
• Current name adopted in 2013 and honors physicist Georg Simon Ohm
• Participates in joint doctoral centres authorized to award doctorates in specified fields

Student Life & Environment

Student life is distributed across an urban university environment rather than a self-contained residential campus. The university’s student-life resources direct students to representation, university sports, music, theatre, Formula Student activity, sustainability initiatives, campus catering and mobility information. Introductory sessions are scheduled at the beginning of semesters and cover programme organization, timetables, group allocation and faculty contacts. Counseling provision includes academic guidance, career support and psychotherapeutic counseling offered in cooperation with the regional student-services organization. International exchange students can join an onboarding programme before the semester and may request an Ohm student buddy for help with campus orientation and everyday questions. These exchange-specific services should not be assumed to apply automatically to every international degree student, although International Academic Services provides broader guidance for students arriving from abroad. Housing is not guaranteed by the university. Students generally arrange accommodation themselves through Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg residences, private student residences, shared flats or private rentals. The university advises beginning the search as soon as a study place is secured because inexpensive accommodation is in high demand before each semester. Published residence prices can change and may apply to particular room types or student groups, so applicants should confirm current availability and contract conditions directly with the relevant provider.

Location & Surroundings

The university is based in Nuremberg, a major city in northern Bavaria and part of the wider Nuremberg metropolitan region. This urban setting places students near public transport, cultural venues, employers and housing spread across the city rather than within a residential campus enclave. The university’s official contact address is in the 90489 Nuremberg area, while individual faculties, buildings and some specialized programmes may use different locations. Nuremberg’s public transport network supports travel between university buildings, housing and the city centre. The university provides separate maps and mobility guidance, so students should verify the building used by their faculty before choosing accommodation or estimating a commute. Some programmes in the catalogue explicitly list additional study locations, including collaborative programmes taught partly or wholly in Ansbach, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Munich or Schweinfurt. An offer associated with the Ohm therefore does not always mean that every class takes place in Nuremberg. The urban housing market requires advance planning. Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg manages residences across the region and also offers housing-search resources, while private residences and shared flats provide alternatives. International students should budget for registration and residence formalities as well as travel from their chosen accommodation.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For winter semester 2026/27, the university states that students from non-EEA countries enrolling in a tuition-liable programme pay €1,000 per semester. The official page lists exemptions based on status and programme, including several named programmes that are not subject to this tuition for that semester. German and other qualifying students may be exempt, and continuing students can remain under the conditions that applied when they enrolled. Because the rules distinguish citizenship, prior enrolment, educational background and programme, applicants should use the university’s current guidance and await a binding fee assessment. All students must also pay the Studierendenwerk contribution. As of the university’s current fee page, this is €82 per semester and is separate from any tuition. The exact amount and payment deadline appear in the admission letter because the contribution is set each semester. International guidance estimates a general living budget of about €900–€1,100 per month, covering housing, food, transport, insurance, communications, study materials and leisure. This is planning guidance rather than a guaranteed personal budget. Housing costs and availability should be confirmed directly with providers. Career preparation reflects the applied academic model. The Career Service offers students, graduates and young alumni individual advice on career direction, job searches, applications and interviews. Its job platform covers practical semesters, internships, theses, working-student positions and graduate entry roles. Recruiting events and Bavaria-wide work-experience days provide additional employer contact, but the university does not guarantee placement, employment or salary outcomes.